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Greek Shrimp with Orzo and Feta

A delicious one-pan 30-minute restaurant-quality Mediterranean-style dinner with shrimp, orzo, feta, olives, and tomatoes. High in protein with lots of vegetables and easily adjustable for dietary restrictions.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 cups orzo
  • 3 cups chicken stock or vegetable stock or water
  • 8 oz cherry tomatoes, red and yellow, sliced in half
  • 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes in olive oil, chopped
  • 1/3 cup kalamata olives, sliced
  • 1/4 cup green olives, sliced
  • 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 6 oz feta cheese, crumbled or diced into small cubes
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice or lime juice, freshly squeezed
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook shrimp separately until pink, then set aside
  2. In a skillet, cook orzo in stock until tender, about 15-20 minutes
  3. Stir in halved cherry tomatoes, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, kalamata olives, and green olives
  4. Add feta cheese (reserving 1/4 cup for later), lemon juice, olive oil, smoked paprika, and Italian seasoning
  5. Reheat everything on low heat, constantly stirring to blend all ingredients together
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste
  7. Add cooked shrimp back to the skillet and reheat gently if needed
  8. When serving, top with remaining feta cheese and chopped fresh basil

Notes

This recipe can be easily adjusted to be dairy-free by using dairy-free vegan feta cheese instead of regular feta. It is pescatarian-friendly and can be made gluten-free with gluten-free pasta. For a dairy-free option, simply substitute the feta with vegan feta cheese.

  • Author: Olivia Bennett
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Method: Main Course
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Calories: 520
  • Sugar: 8
  • Sodium: 890
  • Fat: 18
  • Saturated Fat: 8
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 48
  • Fiber: 4
  • Protein: 42
  • Cholesterol: 220